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Monday, January 3, 2011

Nutella Fudge Brownies

I really wasn't going to bake for a few weeks. Well, maybe just bread for breakfast or a biscuit for dinner. But not desserts. However... today I was perusing my inundated Foodbuzz inbox and came across Lynn's, I'll Have What She's Having, blog post and I simply couldn't help myself. One bowl, no mixer, 4 ingredients and the main ingredient being Nutella. Wow!

A little research on this recipe led me to Abby Dodge's website and her new book Desserts 4 Today: Flavorful Desserts with Just Four Ingredients. While I haven't actually put my hands on this book (yet!), I'm thinking it would be an undeniable treat. With only 4 ingredients completing each recipe listed, this book has been described as ideal for novice bakers looking for less complex recipes or for the seasoned baker looking to take a bit of a break while still serving an excellent treat. If this recipe is any indication, the above sentiments are right on.

My husband laughed as I gushed about Abby's covers on Bon Appetite, and he commented that it wasn't like she was "on the cover of the Sports Illustrated's Swim Suit Edition, or anything". In mock shock I informed him that her cover was far better!

With our new found love for Nutella, these little treats were a must try. With the total assembling, mixing and baking time under 20 minutes in combination with smiles all around, they are a must keep. Thanks, Abby!!

In a medium bowl mix the Nutella and egg together until smooth. Add the flour and mix until smooth. Add the flour and mix until completely incorporated.Lynn's next step here is vital to the recipe: Try not to eat the batter as there is just enough to fill the mini muffin tin!

Spoon batter into the mini muffin tin, filling about 3/4 full. If using chopped hazelnuts, sprinkle them onto the muffins now. Place the tin into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Remove from oven and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

** I subbed 2 Tbs of the all-purpose flour to easy my baking guilt! Worked beautifully!

Kim, I just finished reading your PG review on CC and decided to check out your blog. Imagine my delight when the first blog entry I see is talking about Nutella -- and me just licking the Nutella and graham crackers off my mouth at the very same moment! Talk about irony! Love of Maui (no ka oi!), love of travel, love of Nutella ... we must be kindred souls! LOL :-D

Hi Kim, Thanks for stopping by my blog and your lovely comment. These little Nutella brownies look wonderful, and since Nutella is one of my most favourite things I will definitely be trying them.Sue :-)

I read Nutella and of course I had to stop by. Then I read 1 bowl, 4 ingredients, no mixer and I thought: this is simply perfect for one of my next adventure baking with my little student. Perfect, so perfect. So addictive!

Wow, 4 ingredients in these little beauties? I'm completely sold! I know they're going to be a huge hit in my house since my hubby can't get enough Nutella...and luckily that means it's always on hand, lol!

These look so good. I'm practically licking the computer screen. I love to bake and am not afraid of a complicated recipe, but it's SO refreshing to have recipes like this that can be whipped up in no time. Sweet tooth cravings don't like to be kept waiting, after all!

Anonymous... I'm so sorry, but translating to metric has never been my strong suit in math!! I don't want to give you the wrong measurements, but I found this site that might help:http://www.annamariavolpi.com/page32.htmlAs the cup is a dry measurement, I'm not sure you want to translate into grams? Ugh! I'll have to ask my son when he comes home from school, he's so much better at this than I am!

I made these brownies today...thumbs up! I did mine a bit differently....my son gave me a Nordicware Brownie Bites pan for Christmas. It makes 16 small brownies with a small indentation on the top of each one. After baking, I miixed Nutella with marshmallow Fluff and filled in the indentation...looks pretty and tastes divine. Such a simple recipe and so much flavor!